Concert Review
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I was […]
They demanded the biggest wall of death New Jersey has seen – and they delivered. Review by Lara Ziccardi Published on October 18, 2024 Knocked Loose is currently on their Fall 2024 tour with special guests The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Tour kicked off October 4th in Columbus, OH and is expected to run […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Canadian pop-rock legends Marianas Trench brought their Force of Nature Tour to Irving Plaza for a sold out show on September 27, 2024. The night […]
I would see this lineup a thousand times over again if I could! Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – I listen to a lot of music (like… a lot). A question that is often asked of music enthusiasts is “what is your favorite song?” What a daunting question that is! Luckily, I […]
Review by Ash Schnoor – Imagine this: you buy 60-dollar nosebleed tickets five months before a concert. Two months before one of the headliners releases her album that changes the trajectory of pop culture. This was my setup for the “SWEAT” tour – headlined by none other than THE Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. […]
Review & Photography by Amber Bintliff Los Angeles pop-punk band Point North brought their Fall tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents with support from Rivals, Nevertel, and Elijah. Each opener of the night got the crowd even more excited to see Point North as the sets went on. Rivals delivered an incredible performance that […]
Article By: Julianna Leigh Photography By: Shannon Daly Asbury Lanes 9/26: As a concert addict, I’ve seen my fair share of low-energy, low-effort performances- the Beaches was certainly not one of them. This was my first time seeing The Beaches, and it was so incredibly refreshing to see an entire band on stage who just […]
Photos & Review by Alyssa Arroyo On Sunday, September 15th New Jersey indie band, See Plus brought their ‘Your Portrait’ tour over to The Meatlocker in Montclair New Jersey. Mixed rock band Ordinary People and indie artist Aidan Jack Finnecy opened for See Plus on this stop with their electrifying tracks and performances. After listening […]
Review by Leandro Vizozo Carranza – Over the summer, rock band The Killers began their Rebel Diamonds Tour, finding themselves in Forest Hills Stadium on September 14th, 2024. The tour followed the release of the greatest hits compilation Rebel Diamonds; It also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Hot Fuss, which gave […]
Photos and Review by Amber Bintliff Published on September 14, 2024 Australian metalcore band Polaris brought their 2024 North American tour to New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on September 13th. This tour lineup was insanely stacked with support from Nerv, Thousand Below, and blessthefall. This was my very first time seeing Polaris, and it exceeded my […]
Photos and Review by Genevieve Cai Published on September 13, 2024 Last week, Atlanta indie rock five-piece Manchester Orchestra kicked off their U.S. tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of “COPE,” their fourth studio album. Joined on tour by Militarie Gun, Thrice, Lunar Vacation and The Stuffing (varying by city), the band invited its audiences into […]
Nine times out of ten, I’m dancing – and that’s exactly what I did. Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi Wallows is an indie rock band known for their infectious blend of alternative, pop, and nostalgic sounds. Formed in Los Angeles, the trio crafts catchy melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with youthful exuberance and […]
Review by Shannon Daly – In October 2023, The Gaslight Anthem came out of the ashes and sparked a rock revival with their sixth studio album, History Books, after almost a decade and a three year hiatus. The “History Books” Tour’s North American summer leg includes the SummerStage in Central Park, The Fillmore in Philadelphia, […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. Known for their energetic sound and catchy melodies, the band gained prominence with their 2007 album So Wrong, It’s Right. They’ve continued to build a solid following with subsequent releases like Nothing Personal and […]
I was repeatedly asked “Wait, how old are you? Do you really like this music?” Review and Photos by Emily “Emol” McCormack – Of course, I like this music! Where do you think our 2020s alternative songs would be if it wasn’t for the bands that came before them? A few months ago my mom […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff The Dangerous Summer brought their Coming Back to Earth Tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on July 20, 2024 with support from Bad Luck., rosecoloredworld, and Vanity Score. This tour was in support of their […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi On a gorgeous summer evening in Asbury Park, Two Door Cinema Club delivered a performance that was nothing short of spectacular at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. The band, known for their infectious indie pop anthems and high-energy live shows, lived up to their reputation, providing an unforgettable […]
Review by Amber Bintliff Published on August 3, 2024 The Used brought their summer tour to the iconic Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ on July 12, 2024 with Story Of The Year and Amira Elfeky. The night began with a hauntingly beautiful performance from Amira Elfeky. Her voice was seriously incredible and […]
Review and Photography by Amber Bintliff Saturdays at your place performed alongside Riley! And Carpool opening for Prince Daddy & The Hyena at Asbury Park’s House of Independents on July 9, 2024. Rochester, New York-based Carpool kicked off the night with a crazy and energetic set. I was only vaguely familiar with their music before […]
Review and Photography by Amber Bintliff Published on July 14, 2024 Arrows in Action continued their Back to Life Tour with a stop at New Jersey’s Asbury Lanes on July 6, 2024. Consisting of lead singer Victor Viramontes-Pattison, guitarist Matt Fowler, and drummer Jesse Frimmel, the pop-rock trio have come a long way since forming the band […]
Photos and Review by Aidan Ivers On Friday, June 28, Staten Island-born singer-songwriter Alex Mazzucchelli performed an acoustic and jazz set at Fox and Crow in Jersey City featuring her original pieces as well as cover songs. She was accompanied by her bandmates percussionist Mark Rucci, guitarist Robert Susca and bassist Patrick Granton. There was […]
Review And Photograph by Lara Ziccardi With two sold-out shows in NYC, hardcore band Knocked Loose are currently on tour for their third album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The new album debuted No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Originally from Oldham County, Kentucky, Knocked Loose crashed into the Billboard […]
Review And Photograph by Amber Bintliff 408 brought their Hot Mess Tour to Debonair Music Hall on May 8, 2024 with support from Telltale, Definitely Maybe, and New Jersey’s own Northvale. This high energy packed night served as both my 50th concert and first time doing concert photography! While this was my first time seeing […]
Review and Photos by Manda Martinez – Following his UK & Europe leg, singer Matt Maltese returned to New York for his Touring Just To Tour tour on March 22, 2024. The title of the tour is a reference to his album released in April of 2023 of a similar name, Driving Just To Drive. […]
Once it was time for Waterparks to hit the stage, the energy in the room was incredible. Review by Amber Bintliff | Photography by Lara Ziccardi After a nationwide sold-out tour last summer in support of their fifth album INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Waterparks have returned with their SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN tour at The Fillmore Philadelphia on March 20, […]
Photos by Terry Dickerson Sammy Rae & The Friends brought the CAMP The Tour to the Wellmont Theater on February 9. The show opened with a performance of original songs from up-and-coming Philadelphia-based pop artist Julia Pratt. Pratt’s performance was followed by an electrifying set from Sammy Rae & The Friends. The band took Montclair, […]
I recall “The Bird and the Worm” and “The Taste Of Ink” being some of the very first songs I added to my middle school playlists when I was first navigating my music taste – and it was awesome to finally hear them live! Review and Photography by Emily “Emol” McCormack – This show was […]
Review and Photos by Lara Ziccardi – Mom Jeans are an alternative indie rock band from Berkeley, CA. Formed in 2014, they’ve released four albums, with their debut Best Buds released in 2016. Most recently, they released their fourth album Bear Market this past November. Currently, Mom Jeans are on tour with Summer Salt and Hunny. Mom Jeans will be […]
Photos and Review by Emily McCormack – Let’s start with a confession: When this tour was announced, I fell to the floor outside of our general manager’s office and hyperventilated. I was immediately brought back to middle school – the good part: the music. Now that we got that embarrassing moment out of the way… […]